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Portside Wharf’s Sweetest Addition: Rise Bakery Hits Hamilton After Gold Coast Success

Gold Coast’s best bakery is coming to town! Rise Bakery is set to expand to Brisbane, with a sister venue opening soon at Hamilton’s Portside Wharf.

Read: Portside Wharf Set for Major Transformation

Renowned chefs Adrien Marcinowski and Maxime Bournazel are spearheading this coveted patisserie and wine bar. They expressed their attraction to the tenancy at Portside Wharf, citing the lively community within the precinct and the excellent riverfront position as key factors.

Nestled within a spacious 155-sqm site with both indoor and outdoor spaces, this magnificent duo will enthral patrons with their signature range of tantalising French delicacies.

Picture yourself savouring the ethereal delights of flaky, butter-infused croissants and artisanal bread that will transport you to the enchanting streets of Paris.

Rise’s Gold Coast location (Photo credit: James Patten/Google Maps)

As if that wasn’t enough, the bakery will proudly present a captivating collection of patisserie creations so exquisitely adorned that they might just be deemed too beautiful to consume.

Yet, there’s more to this extraordinary destination than meets the eye. Enter the realm of the breathtaking champagne bar, an opulent oasis where effervescent French bubbles flow freely, harmonising with the melodic notes of Bear Bones coffee and the aromatic allure of Tavalon tea.

Not to be outdone, a thoughtfully curated selection of global wines stands ready to embark on a journey of sensory delight with each discerning guest.

Designed by the visionary talents at Clui Design, the interior of this remarkable establishment is a manifestation of elegance and sophistication.

Upon its completion, Rise Bakery will boast a sophisticated and enchanting ambiance, inspired by the allure of French aesthetics. Their interior design will exude elegance, characterised by a palette of ethereal whites, delicate pinks, and tasteful touches of gold.

Read: FOSH Alert: Upmarket Seafood Restaurant Soon to Open at Portside Wharf

This dazzling bakery will join the ranks of other esteemed culinary establishments at Portside Wharf, including the seafood restaurant, Fosh by Michael Tassis by mid-2023. Follow the Portside Wharf’s website to stay updated about the Rise Bakery’s opening.

Rise Bakery will be located within Portside Wharf at 39 Hercules St, Hamilton.

Published 11-May-2023

Reviving a Century-Old Beauty: The Magnificent Transformation of Katanga

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The century-old residence Katanga is currently undergoing a transformation that is expected to restore it to its former glory.

Brisbane’s distinguished luxury builders, Solaire Properties, have taken on the task of renovating this historic character house into a luxurious modern residence.

Heritage-listed Katanga was initially built in 1884 for the distinguished Dickson family, who played significant roles in the business and political spheres of both Brisbane and Queensland. It was built in the Colonial style that was prevalent during the nineteenth century and reflects the residential development of Hamilton in the late nineteenth century.

At the time of its construction, Hamilton and Ascot were emerging as affluent residential areas, attracting wealthy and middle-class residents.

Reviving a Century-Old Beauty: The Magnificent Transformation of Katanga — *Photo credit: Solaire /* katangabysolaire.com.au

Although determining the exact departure date of the Dickson family from the property may be difficult to ascertain, available evidence indicates that they might have sold it in 1905.

Before Solaire Properties took on the project, the property had remained unoccupied for a minimum of 15 years and had significantly deteriorated. They noted that there were indications of homeless individuals inhabiting the premises, as well as severe wood rot, asbestos, and water damage.

To design the renovation, Solaire Properties enlisted the assistance of Twohill and James, a renowned architecture firm. The project, which includes a 7-meter pool, a deck, an internal lift, a mudroom, a home gym, and a theatre, among other features, will include a new build that will account for more than 50% of the property. The result will be an entirely new home and a luxurious house and land package.

Katanga is set to be an extraordinary property, boasting 1,113m2 of land, approximately 1,145m2 of GFA, and a six-car basement. It will include six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two powder rooms, lift access to all three levels, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a gym, and a cinema room.

This property boasts more than 32 meters of street frontage to one of Brisbane’s highly regarded streets, situated among Hamilton’s esteemed residences on the hillside.

Solaire is Reviving a Century-Old Beauty — *Photo credit: Solaire /* katangabysolaire.com.au

It also features breathtaking Brisbane River views and is located within proximity to popular dining and retail precincts, including Portside Wharf, Eat Street, and Ascot’s Racecourse Road.

In addition, the property falls within the catchment areas of Ascot State School, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, and Aviation High. Furthermore, it is conveniently located just a short drive away from several of Brisbane’s high-end private schools and colleges.

Published 14-April-2023

Stanwell To Supply Brisbane Airport With 100 Per Cent Renewable Energy

Energy generator Stanwell will supply Brisbane Airport with 100 per cent renewable energy, as part of a recently signed landmark renewable energy agreement between them.

Read: Get to Know Katana, a Hamilton Landmark Since the 19th Century

Every year, Stanwell will supply the airport up to 185 GWh of renewable energy, allowing all of their operations to run on clean energy, from the terminals to the runway lights, to the terminals, travellators, escalators, retail shops, and IT and electric vehicles refuellers.

Brisbane Airport was historically known for its coal-fired energy generation, but has since made a commitment to support Queensland’s decarbonisation efforts.

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said it marked a major milestone towards cutting energy emissions in the sunshine state by 90 per cent by 2035.

“The Palaszczuk Government’s Energy and Jobs Plan is the most ambitious action on climate change and renewables in Queensland’s history,” Minister Scanlon said.

Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Gert-Jan de Graaff said the deal would mean BAC could meet its net zero emissions commitment by 2025, 25 years earlier than planned.

“We welcome this deal with Stanwell and are proud to be customer number one in its renewable energy pipeline,” Mr de Graaff said.

“This clean energy deal delivers on Brisbane Airport Corporation’s commitment to be a sustainable world leading airport city.

Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke, said Stanwell was proud to be supporting Brisbane Airport Corporation accelerate its net zero target by 2025 through its retail arm Stanwell Energy.

“This is the first of many renewable energy options Stanwell Energy will be offering to support our commercial and industrial customers meet their decarbonisation requirements,” Mr O’Rouke said.

Read: Eldernell Hill: From 19th Century Aboriginal Camp to Blue-Chip Hamilton Location

“Stanwell Energy is unique in its approach when it comes to its service offering. Our dedicated account managers are able to work with customers to develop tailored energy contracts that provide flexibility, security, and access to renewable options.

Published 3-April-2023

‘Monet in Paris’ Set to Dazzle in Northshore Hamilton

Photo Credit: Monet In Paris/Facebook

“Monet in Paris,” a multi-sensory experience featuring the works of the founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet, will mark its world premiere at Northshore Hamilton.

From the same team that delivered “Van Gogh Alive,” the new exhibition, debuting on 7 June 2023 and will run until 6 August 2023, will be housed at the Le Grand Palais.

Unlike a traditional exhibition, there will be no physical works by Monet. Instead, his masterpieces will be a scaled-up 360-degree presentation set against a 250-metre marquee that even non-art lovers will find exciting.

The immersive exhibition, which will have over 3,000 images, will be even more unforgettable with scents and sounds to really set the mood. Also featured in the exhibition are the masterpieces of Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas.

Depending on your ticket package, “Monet in Paris” will also feature a two-hour Paint Like Monet session for 18-year-old and above guests and a High Tea in Paree celebration at the S4 Gallery.

Paint Like Monet’s package includes:

Two (2) Entries into the Monet in Paris Experience
Two (2) Glasses of Champagne de Saint-Gall Premier Cru (or a tipple of your choice)
A two hour session allocated for painting your masterpiece with guidance, including all supplies

High Tea in Paree’s ticket package has:

Two (2) Entries into the Monet in Paris Experience
A 3-tiered arrangement of decadent sweets and artisanal savouries to share
Two (2) Glasses of Champagne de Saint-Gall Premier Cru, wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage
Your choice of a Pot of Maison du Thé tea or coffee

Ticket bookings have officially opened via the official site.

Published 20 March 2023

Flipside Circus Opens Brisbane Circus Centre, Its New Home At Northshore Hamilton

Youth company Flipside Circus, the largest youth arts organisation in Queensland, has opened Brisbane Circus Centre, their new home located at Northshore Hamilton.

Read: Northshore Hamilton Transformation Accelerated, Development Scheme Amendment Approved

The newest circus training centre in town is expected to welcome around 110,000 visitors a year, and is now Queensland’s largest circus centre.

Flipside Circus officially opened the Brisbane Circus Centre in March 2023, with a celebration attended by members of the community.

Flipside Circus Creative Director and CEO Robert Kronk said they wanted a space that was big and bold and playful and this newly opened facility ticked all the boxes.

“The building is like a bit of circus apparatus in itself; it’s playful, it opens out, there are cantilevers jutting out in all directions and we have some really cool plans to break out of that building in novel ways and hang people off walls and overhangs,” Mr Kronk said.

Flipside Circus’ new home is made from shipping containers and prefabricated materials, which was designed based on Northshore Brisbane’s values of adaptability and future-proofing.

The new centre offers a variety of classes, aerials like lyra, silks and trapeze, mini-trampoline, hula hooping, juggling, and devil sticks.

Mr Kronk finds it exciting that the Brisbane Circus Centre will not only help the organisation expand their training program but the capacity to create and perform shows to share with audiences at home.

The centre is supported by the Australian Government, which contributed $1 million towards its construction through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development’s Community Development Grants Program.

Read: How Northshore Hamilton Evolved from 19th-Century Fishing Ground to Premier Waterfront Precinct

Flipside Circus is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to empower communities through circus. To learn more about their programs, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

Published 12-March-2023

Altis Buys Cullen Avenue West Property in the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area

Altis Property Partners has acquired its second large-form industrial investment for $32.25 million in the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.

The site on Cullen Avenue West is part of the Trade Coast precinct, one of the largest employment sites and sought-after locations in Queensland. Spanning 12,032 square metres, the property’s tenants include Freedom Fuels, Scout Aerial Services and Plastral.

Altis intends to upgrade the business park in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and make it available for more tenants. This was the key reason for the company’s decision to secure the asset because of its benefits in the future.

“One of the key characteristics which attracted us to this asset is the benefit from the future infrastructure investment in the precinct,” Gareth Price, the Director Capital Transactions at Altis said. “The Northshore Hamilton Priority Development area will undergo a major transformation into a vibrant, mixed-use precinct. This new industrial acquisition fits within our strategy of buying in core markets, centrally and conveniently located to employment hubs, with access to key infrastructure.”

“We are thrilled to add this asset to Altis’ diversified AREEP4 fund due to its diversified income and near term positive rental reversion opportunity due to the short weighted average lease expiry (“WALE”),” James King, the Director Investment Management and Capital said. “This acquisition reflects the exact type of asset the fund is targeting with the ability to access value by increasing the net rental income and extending the WALE in a tightly held precinct with the lowest vacancy rate of c0.6% in the Brisbane industrial market. Despite the headwinds caused by the inflationary environment we find ourselves in, we feel strong supportive fundamentals remain for the industrial sector at the right entry prices.”

It comes a few months after Altis also acquired a 9.03-hectare industrial investment in Western Australia and a Build-to-Rent project in Melbourne.

Published 4 March 2023

Hamilton’s Eldernell Terrace Named Most Expensive Street In Brisbane For 2023

Did you know that Eldernell Terrace in Hamilton is the most expensive street in Brisbane for 2023? Here is some of the latest information about the street, based on data from property research firm Suburbtrends.

Read: Eldernell Hill: From 19th Century Aboriginal Camp to Blue-Chip Hamilton Location

Eldernell Terrace came out on the top spot of Suburbtrends’ Top 100 Streets in Brisbane for 2023. According to the report, the median price for houses at Eldernell Tce is around $3.86 million on average.

Hamilton dominated the list with a total of 21 streets on the list. It’s followed by Ascot and Tenerrife, both with 18, and New Farm with 11. Besides Eldernell Tce, here are other streets in Hamilton which made it to the top 100:

Street	Median house price estimate
Markwell Street	$3,804,000
Dickson Terrace	$3,704,000
Mullens St	$3,702,500
Riverview Tce	$3,466,000
Perry St	$3,465,000
Lawes St	$3,395,000
Quarry St	$3,369,000
Hillside Crescent	$3,355,000
Windermere Road	$3,321,000
Langside Rd	$3,301,000
Ludlow St	$3,214,000
Killara Avenue	$3,210,000
Annie St	$3,073,000
Atkinson St	$2,948,000
Grays Rd	$2,826,500
Hipwood Rd	$2,824,000
Whyenbah St	$2,794,000
Crescent Rd	$2,766,000
Prospect Tce	$2,726,500

Suburbtrends founder Kent Lardner said this ranking highlights how much the city and riverside suburbs still represent some of the highest priced streets across greater Brisbane.

“The prestigious suburbs of Hamilton and Ascot dominate our top 100 list. It is no surprise to see most of the streets are located close to the city and along the Brisbane river,” said Mr Lardner.

View of the river from Eldernell Terrace (Photo credit: Google Street View)

“What did surprise was the high value per square metre in the streets of New Farm and Teneriffe, which is some of the most expensive land in Australia.”

Mr Lardner also noted that the methodology was not about selecting streets with one or two sales of mansions or streets with very large block sizes.

“We have selected streets with a significant number of houses with the highest overall median prices, rather than selecting a street based on the sale of one mansion,” he said.

“Our methodology has created a very different ‘top streets’ list representing streets with a significant number of high priced properties and surrounded by the highest priced homes in the country,” he added.

Read: Why Toorak on Annie St is a House of Prominence in Hamilton

To see the list of Brisbane’s top 100 streets for 2023, visit suburbtrends.com.

Fire-powered Pan-Asian Restaurant Flaming & Co To Open At Racecourse Road

Attention, Asian food lovers! A new pan-Asian, fire-powered restaurant called Flaming & Co will soon open along Racecourse Road.

Read: FOSH Alert: Upmarket Seafood Restaurant Soon to Open at Portside Wharf

Flaming & Co is a new concept from the Phoenix Group, the same Chinese restaurant group that has been operating in Australia since 1999. Originally from New South Wales, they entered the Brisbane market in 2019 with a location at George Street, serving their famous yum cha and dim sum.

Although the menu at their new restaurant is still being finalised, diners can expect modern Australian dishes, with influences from various Asian cuisines, including Sichuan, Korean, Cantonese, and Japanese.

As with traditional pan-Asian cuisine, food will come from a fusion of flavours and ingredients from throughout Asia. Sichuan cuisine, for instance, is known for its bold flavours from the abundant use of spices.

To be located next to Kos Cafe and Krazy Dessert Restaurant and Bar, the place will undergo a major transformation, with the addition of a hidden bar area and laneway dining. Guests can also choose to sit and watch the staff prepare the dishes live from the open kitchen.

Inside the open kitchen, chefs will cook almost everything on the menu over open flames, such as the flamed oysters and fish with chilli marinade. Whilst fire is the theme here, there will also be deep-fried dishes from the new restaurant.

On the drinks front, the owners have curated an impressive list of brews and wines both from local and international makers. There will also be cocktails and mixed drinks to pair with their pan-Asian fare.

Read: Get to Know Katana, a Hamilton Landmark Since the 19th Century

Flaming & Co is anticipated to open by March 2023. We will keep you posted with further information once they open.

FOSH Alert: Upmarket Seafood Restaurant Soon to Open at Portside Wharf

Visitors to Portside Wharf have something to look forward to as FOSH, a new upmarket seafood restaurant from the owners of Opa Bar + Mezze, prepares to open soon.

Restaurateur Michael Tassis is currently overseeing the completion of the $3-million venue’s fit-out, inspired by the poshness of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York.

Fosh, scheduled to open in March 2023, will not be your typical fish and chips joint, but it will still offer some casual and relaxed dining options. The seafood restaurant, covering 700 square meters of space at Portside Wharf, has been designed with opulence in mind.

Mr Tassis said that there will be a glamorous island bar, a fireplace, and a flowing indoor/outdoor dining area with gorgeous views of the Brisbane River.

FOSH owner Michael Tassis — Photo Credit: LordMayorAdrianSchrinner/Facebook

“Fosh’s focus will be on serving fresh, high-quality and sustainable seafood that is on our guests’ plates within 24 hours of being caught, including fish, lobster, mud crabs, oysters and more,” Mr Tassis said.

“We hope this exceptional dining experience will spark – or reignite – people’s love for the cuisine and I can’t think of a better location to do so than directly by the water.”

Fosh will join Byblos, Gusto Da Gianni and Sono Japanese Restaurant in revitalising the dining precint, which will be undergoing a major renovation as well. The restaurant is Mr Tassis’ seventh.

“When I was given the chance to secure a restaurant space with prime river frontage, it was an opportunity too good to pass up, and I now look forward to being part of the precinct’s exciting new future and evolution,” FOSH’s owner said.

Get Ready, Bluey’s World Is Bringing 4000-SQM of Family Fun to Hamilton in 2024!

After years starring in homes worldwide through screens, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli will welcome families into their world when Bluey’s World officially opens to the public next year.

Read: Northshore Hamilton Transformation Accelerated, Development Scheme Amendment Approved

Opening in August 2024 at the Northshore Pavilion in Hamilton, Bluey’s World is a sprawling 4000 sqm indoor venue that brings all the charm and adventure of the Heeler family into an incredible immersive playground.

Based on the Emmy award-winning preschool series adored by kids around the globe, Bluey’s World aims to fully translate the colourful world of the Blue Heeler puppies and their family from animation into reality.

Fans of all ages will be able to explore beloved locations like the Heeler family’s home, garden, neighbourhood creek, and park, all whilst interacting with life-sized characters and playing Bluey-inspired games integrated seamlessly throughout the venues.

According to the show’s producers, the goal is for children and families to actually experience the entirety of the Bluey world. They note that it is an ambitious undertaking, since the venue will be more than twice as large as any other immersive experience previously created in Australia.

The interactive concept has attracted significant public and private support, with funding from the Queensland government, Brisbane City Council, BBC Studios, and Brisbane-based Ludo Studio, the studio that produces the Bluey television program.

Tourism officials estimate the one-of-a-kind family attraction could lure visitors from across Australia and overseas, injecting approximately $18 million annually into the regional economy.

Read: How Northshore Hamilton Evolved from 19th-Century Fishing Ground to Premier Waterfront Precinct

So get ready for a busy day in ‘Dance mode,’ playing hospital, and all your other favourite Bluey adventures brought to a larger-than-life scale. Bluey’s World promises the ultimate playground for little imaginations and big nostalgia alike when it opens next year. Ticket details still to come!

Published 11-December-2023